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    Posted 10 years ago

    AnOldRocker
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    I have a bentwood rocker that I've owned since the early 1970's. While in the process of sprucing it up a bit, I decided to do some research on its markings. The only photo I've found that is exactly like it is on Pinterest, which led me to a website that is longer in business. So here I am.

    I've scoured this chair from one end to the other and back, and there is nothing indicating it is a Thonet. There are, however, markings on the bottom of both cross bars which connect the two bent pieces of wood which form the rockers (see 3rd & 4th photos). The best I can determine, the markings appear to say "X-59 X-99" . I've been all over the internet and to the library and can find nothing to explain what this is.

    The chair has a double caned back and a grid is woven into the caning on the seat, representative of a Thonet design.

    Is there anyone out there who might be familiar with, or otherwise shed some light on the markings on this chair, or perhaps direct me to a source that may?

    I would appreciate anyavailable information. Thanks!

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    1. SleepyJenna, 3 years ago
      Hi!! Believe it or not, I have one almost exactly like this! I can’t find a dang thing about it… mine doesn’t have any markings though. Did you ever learn any thing else about this piece? I want to restore it but I don’t want to do anything to damage its value, but first I gotta figure what it’s value is. ????

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